This Crockpot Butternut Squash Soup Recipe is vegan, gluten free, healthy, full of vegetables, and topped with coconut cream, cilantro, and coconut bacon!
This Crockpot Butternut Squash Soup is one of our most popular recipes (originally posted September 29, 2015), so I’ve updated it to include a how-to video! Enjoy!
This Crockpot Butternut Squash Soup is 👌 👌 👌, because it’s not just ANY butternut squash soup, THIS butternut squash soup is:
A. Made in the crockpot and can be ready in 3 hours, but can also cook all day. #winning
B. Vegan.
C. Gluten free.
D. Healthy. Squash, apple, carrots, jalapeños…yum!
E. Full of fun toppings. Two words: Coconut. Bacon. Ummmmm yeahhhh.
F. You only dirty ONE dish!
G. Super tasty! I swear to all things holy that this is the best butternut squash soup I’ve ever had.
I know. That was a lot, but I’m just SO excited about this crockpot butternut squash soup.
Did I mention that it’s really yummy? Because it is.
And it’s easy! Today, we’re using butternut squash, an apple, a carrot, a jalapeno, a yellow onion, some garlic, and a few spices! Throw all that into your slow cooker and top with lime juice and vegetable stock. Give it a stir and you’re good to go!
When the crockpot butternut squash soup is done, your veggies will be soooo ridiculously tender. You’re going to stir in some light coconut milk and puree the whole with your immersion blender (or if you don’t have one, using a regular blender) until it’s ultra creamy and delicious.
That’s it! It’s ready to serve up. Now, while this soup is great on it’s own, if you’re looking to kick it up a notch, I’d definitely suggest adding a few toppings: fresh cilantro, cayenne pepper, coconut cream (chill a can of full fat coconut milk in the fridge and the top layer will become thick and creamy), and coconut bacon.
Coconut bacon. Say whaaaat? Read more about that here. But basically, coconut bacon is like the vegan version of bacon. It’s crispy. It’s smokey. It’s addicting and it’s only made with unsweetened flaked coconut (<– click the link to see what I mean, it’s not the flakes you typically find in the baking aisle), soy sauce, liquid smoke 🔥 , and maple syrup. All your favorite bacon-y flavors, but vegan!
It’s takes about 10 minutes to make in the oven and seriously makes this crockpot butternut squash soup even more delicious and adds a seriously yummy crunch!
Make this crockpot butternut squash soup if you’re looking for a super healthy, super tasty, vegan, gluten free dinner!
Who’s in?!
– Jennifer
If you’re a soup lover, be sure to check out these other vegan soup recipes!
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Crockpot Butternut Squash Soup
Ingredients
Butternut Squash Soup
- 4 pounds butternut squash peeled and cubed
- 1 large Granny Smith Apple peeled and chopped
- 1 carrot peeled and chopped
- 1 jalapeño roughly chopped (seeded, for a more mild flavor)
- 1 small yellow onion chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 2 teaspoons salt plus more to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups vegetable stock
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 (14 oz) can light coconut milk
Optional (but highly recommended) toppings
- chopped cilantro
- coconut bacon
- cayenne pepper if you like spice
- coconut cream*
Instructions
Butternut Squash Soup
- Place all ingredients (butternut squash through vegetable stock) into crockpot, except coconut milk, lime juice, and optional toppings.
- Stir to combine and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- After cooking time is done, stir in coconut milk and lime juice and blend with an immersion blender directly in your crock pot. Or carefully blend in your stand blender.
- Serve immediately and top with fresh cilantro, coconut bacon, coconut cream, and cayenne pepper!
Notes
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Nutrition Information
*Note: Nutrition information is estimated and varies based on products used.
Connie
Made this last night & have to say it’s the absolute best recipe I’ve ever tried! So flavorful & plenty to freeze. Made the coconut bacon as well since we’re al trying to be more vegan around here – so tasty!!
Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy
Thanks so much Connie! 🙂
chris ann
This looks delicious, but my question is: may I use unsweetened almond milk instead of the coconut milk?
Thank you so much.
Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy
Should be fine! Just won’t be quite as creamy!
Julie Denton
This was by far the very best Butternut Squash Soup recipe I have made. You will love it… guaranteed!
Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy
Aww thanks Julie!
Katy Mayer
Do you have any recommendations on how to make this in the instant pot?
Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy
Hi Katy! I can’t guarantee the results, because I haven’t tried it but I’m guessing: place all ingredients into instant pot (minus lime juice and coconut milk), cover and cook on HIGH pressure for 8 minutes. Quick release. Check to make sure the butternut squash is tender. Stir in lime juice and coconut milk, then blend! I hope that helps!
Elizabeth Correnti
Can I substitute canned butternut squash puree in this recipe. How much to use for 15 servings?
Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy
Sure! I’d say maybe 2-3 (15 oz) cans, but I can’t say for sure as I haven’t tested it. I’d stir one can in at a time until you get a nice consistency! Hope that helps. 🙂
nathan
Made it didn’t have cumin took a long time but amazing had this in Toronto yesterday there was sweet and had fall scents wondering what they used
Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy
So glad you loved this!
Cherie
How many cups is 4 pounds of squash? I’d like to buy the store precut.
Thanks,
Cherie
Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy
Hi Cherie! I’m not sure, but if you buy precut there should be a weight listed on the package 🙂
Marl Renfro
Trevor and Jennifer, you guys are amazing. What stunning pictures and video.
I can’t wait to try out a pot of your soup. It’s a cold and windy March day; so hot butternut soup is just the recipe to warm me up and give some an extra boost against the cold.
Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy
Aww thank you so much!
Kate
Absolutely delicious! The suggestion of bacon, cilantro and goat cheese on top really worked well. I will definitely make it again.
Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy
Yay!!! I’m so glad!
Carol B Castillo
I’ve made this soup numerous times..I serve it with a salad and crusty bread. .It’s delicious.
Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy
Thank you so much Carol!!
Wendy
Getting ready to try this soup today, very excited 🙂
Does this soup freeze well?
Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy
Hi Wendy! Oh great! You’ll love it 🙂 Personally, I’ve never frozen this soup, but I don’t see why it wouldn’t freeze perfectly! I’d love to hear how it works out for you!
Elizabeth
I made this tonight and found it was too spicy for me and my husband. Not sure what I might have done since I followed the recipe. I didn’t use any toppings though.
Is this meant to be really spicy?
Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy
Hi Elizabeth! This soup should turn out pretty mild, but you may have just gotten stuck with a really spicy jalapeno! The spice level on each jalapeno can vary greatly. So maybe next time just leave it out…just in case! With the leftovers, you could stir in some sour cream or coconut cream. It should help tame the spice for you! 🙂
Katie
Mine was SO spicy too. I think my jalapeno maybe was a super spicy one as well. Kinda disappointed cause otherwise it would have been great
Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy
I suggest seeded for a more mild flavor! 🙂 The spice level varies so much from pepper to pepper, unfortunately something I can’t control!
Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy
I’d suggest the same thing I did to Elizabeth, you could try stirring in some coconut cream/sour cream, coconut milk, etc to tame the heat! Hope that helps!
GiGi Eats
OMG I would legit dive head first into this recipe – I need a diving board 😉
Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy
Ha!! Thank you! 🙂
Elle @ Only Taste Matters
Butternut squash is my favorite kind of soup. And made in a slow cooker? Count me in! Pinned!
Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy
Thanks so much Elle! 🙂
Lawyer Loves Lunch
I don’t eat bacon and am always bummed when recipes say bacon is a critical ingredient. Obviously, I was super stoked to come across this coconut bacon! And the soup is perfect for fall!
Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy
Thank you! I’m so glad you found this recipe…it’s a nice twist for those who don’t eat bacon, but want the smokey flavors and crunchy textures of bacon! 🙂
kushi
Lovely color. Delicious and healthy soup! Trying this soon.
Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy
Thanks Kushi! 🙂
Nicole @ Young, Broke and Hungry
The crock pot is my life line during the week. I cant wait to make this creamy healthy butternut squash soup.
Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy
Mine too! I hope you love it, Nicole! 🙂
Shelby @ Go Eat and Repeat
Five days a week is still a lot! Good for you guys! This soup looks amazing too! I love all the great topping ideas!
Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy
Thanks Shelby!! The toppings are always my favorite part. 🙂
Julie @ Julie's Eats & Treats
Eeeeee it finally feels like fall here in Minnesota so I think I need to warm up with a big bowl of this delicious soup! Can’t wait to find out Trevor’s exciting projects!
Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy
Thanks Julie! It’s rainy here in Madison today…glad I have leftover soup! 🙂